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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
The Local ontlon Petition.

The local option petition was
fled by q committee Of temperance
gentlemen Monday afternoon, and
contains 1s2 names, about 30 of
which are those of eolored men.
The petition and names are rs fol-
lows
~ ihe Hesstsaele ells Council Of The olty Of
Mexico, hissaHIi
We, the undersigned qualified
voters OF said city Of Mexico, Mo-,
who are qualified to vote for mem
Der Of legislature In said county
and State and who reside inside of
the corporate limits of the city OF
Mexico. Mo-, a city of twenty
five hundred inhabitants or more in
said county, respectfully pray
your honorable City Council
to order an election TO be held in
said city of Mexico at the usual
voting precincts for holding any
general election for State officers,
to take place within forty days
from your reception of this peti.
ton, to determine whether or not
spirituous aud intoxicating liquors.
including wine and beer, shall BIZ
sold within the corporate limits o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Order of Publication.

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF AuDRAIN.
In the Circuit Court. June term, 1883.
John Hickerson and wife, plaintiffs,
VS..
Fremont Schoffen ct al, defendants.
Partition.
Now, on this day comes plaintiffs, by
their attorneys, Barker & Shackelford,
and it appearing by PLAINTIFF petition,
herein filed, stating among other things
that the defendants, to-wit: Fremont
Schoffen and - Schoffen, his wife,
Jessie B. Surber formerly Jessie B.
Schoffen) and w. L. Surber. her hus-
band, and Fannie Longsden Formerly
Fannie Schoffen) and Henry b. Longs
den, her husband, are non-residents of
this State, and thBt service cannot be
had in the ordinary way, it is by the
Circuit Clerk ordered in vacation, that
publication be made notifying said
above named defendants that a suit
has been commenced against them in
NJ the object ami general nature of
which is a suit in partition of the fol-
lowing described lands, to-wit: The
west half of the northeast quarter and
the west halt of the southwest quarter,
also the northwest quarter, all in Sec
ton twenty-four (24), township fifty
one t51), range six (6), west, contain
ing $40 acres more or less. all lying and
being in Audrain county, Mo. And
unless you, the said defendants, be and
appear at the June term of said Circuit
Court, to be held at the Court House,
in the city OF Mexico, Andrain county,
No., tue
LIST Monday in June, A. D., 1888,
and OH or before the sixth day thereof,
answer or otherwise plead to said petit
ton, Judgment will be rendered accord
ing to the prayer thereof.
1t is further ordered that a copy here
of be published according to law in the
Mexico Weekly LEDGER, a newspaper
printed and published in. the said
county of Audrain for four weeks sue
c~essively, the last insertion to be at
least four week before the commence
ment of the June term ofsaid court.
A true copy from the record.
:.....s Witness my hand and seal
SEAL. !: of the said Circuit Court, this
~ 9th day of December, A. D..
3S-4t 1887. BEN. G. JOHNSON.
Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
The tree At the Windaer al

The tree at the Windsor at I
e'oleek Sunday morning was load
ed with elegant presents, and the
occasion was one of much enjoy
ment, Only the guests of the
house were present.
Miss Matte Saunders made an
old. fashioned English plum pud.
ding for Christmas dinner. Post
master Saunders says it makes
him hungry to even think of tho
buildings Miss Matte makes every
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Helm en-
tertained a small company Of
friends at their home in South
Mexico Monday ut dinner, in
Guiding Miss Cora Jones, of Col
umbia and Messrs. A. G. and f. w,
Stockton and. L. S. Wilson.
The following persons composed
n very pleasant dinner party at the
Ringo Hotel: Mr.. and Mrs. w. b,
MeIntire, Misses Annie and Oracle
Kemp MeIntire, Rolla McIntire,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rose, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Dudgeon, of Kansas
City, Mrs. DeJarnatt and j. Rose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
CHRISTMAS CHIMES.

Jimmie CARROTS friends came to
the front in fine shape.
Mrs. J. Il. Luckie was the re-
cipient of an elegant watch.
Elegant Christmas dinners were
served at all the hotels in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Moore enter
tanned a company of friends at din
ner Tuesday.
A pleasant dinner party was
given at the residence of C. p.
Wade Sunday.
Christmas services at the
churches morning and evening SUM-
day were largely attended.
Mr.. B. B. Runkle was remem.
bered by the LEDGER force in the
usual handsome manner.
Miss Rosa Moore win give a
party to her friends at her home on
Wade street Thursday evening.
Il There was any difference the
little folks got up earlier than ever
Christmas morning. this season.
For such a very jolly Christmas,
five cases made a small docket in
Judge 4omlinson's court this
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Turner
entertained accompany of relatives
and friends at their home on West.
ern Avenue at Christmas dinner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Pleasant Party.

One of the most sociable and
pleasant parties of the holidays
was given Friday night by Misses
Effie and Allie Graham All present
had a glorious good time, and were
surprised when the wee sma' hours
started them home. The supper
was superb and was fully appre-
ciated, as we can testify of our own
knowledge. Among those present
we noticed: John Cave, Flora
Ringo; Ross C%authorn, Sadie Pol
lock; Walter Ryerson, frankie
Gartrell; DIR. Cave; Jennie Hit;
George Morris, Bessie Lakeland;
Morris Arnold, Allie Morris; Luke
Morris, Julia Morris; Walter Pol
lock. China Gibbs; Gus Pasqueth
Hattie CAN'T; Ernest CAN'T, Ida
Menefee; DIR. Turner Miss Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. White; Mr.,
and Mrs. Bob Hisey; w, ], seney
and Matte Frost and Mary Miller;
Mrs. Brown and daughter; Misses
Hughes, Mamie Morris and MFR.
Joe Luckie,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
LADDONIA LACONICS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Dec. 27.-The Christ
mas tree here was well attended,
most too well for the room we had.
Sunday Elder Martin preached
two able sermons at the Christian
church, and there we're two addi-
tons to the church.
Next Thursday night a very fine
entertainment will be given at
Wesley Chapel church, north of
town. Prof. Corner will have
charge of the singing and some fine
music will be rendered.
Next Friday night there will be
an entertainment given at Stevens
Hall for the benefit of the Aid So
ciety ofthe Christian church, which
promises to be the best we have
had this season.. Prof. Hagen, OF
Illinois, will lead in the orchestral
and some excellent pieces of vocal
music will also be rendered. The
play of the Last Loaf will be
given. None should fail to attend
this entertainment.
Mrs. Florence Bailey and Mrs.
Fannie Burton are visiting in Kan
sas City.
Prof. Davis and family are visit
ing in Centralia.
Mr.. Dunbar and wife, of Mexico,
are visiting at Mr.. D. P. Moore's.
Mrs. provinces, who is teaching
in Hannibal, is home on a visit.
Mrs. Fowle, of Mexico, is visit.
ing at R. W. Parsons.
The M. E. Church is now ready
for use and will be occupied next
Sunday. The ladies of that church
are preparing a novel entertain.
ment to be held soon. 1t is to be
something new and a surprise to
all. ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
CHRISTMAS cHrMRs
How the Day Will be Observed
in This City-services ct
the Churches.

Holiday festivities commenced
unusually early this year and there
Is a fair prospect that they will be
kept up long alter Christmas day is
past. Parties, balls, surprises,
trees, Christmas entertainments
and alone grows dizzy in trying
to think of them.
Coming OF. the first day of the
week, Christmas is celebrated three
days this year, Saturday, Sunday
and Monday.
On Monday est. Stephens day.
the children Of st. Paul's Church
will have their festivities. Services
at the church at $50 p. M, after
which they will proceed to Messrs.
Easter & Mason's hall, where Santa
Claus has promised to meet the
little ones of the parish.
The Sunday School children OF
the Christian Church had a glorious
time Friday They had all they
could eat and then enjoyed the fol-
lowing programme, which was
neatly executed and heartily re-
ceived:
1. Doll Bazaar, Mabel Nelson.
2. Grandpa's spectacles, Willie
Williams.
3. Two little robins, Allie
Locke.
A. The letter, Alma Williams
5. Song-Charity, Mabel Hore
and Mary Nelson.
6. How Persimmons took care
of the baby, Orestus Harding.
T.. Three little toad stools, Biz
die Locke, Alma Williams, Carrie
Mexican.
8. Recitation, by Vallie Bush
8. Christmas song, Emma Mel
son, Pearl Williams, Laura Fritts
Althia Coons, Fannie Nicholas
Orestus Harding, Leonard Settl,
and Paul Cunningham.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
BEAVER DAM ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BEAVER DAM, Dec. 27.-Miss
Mary Farley is visiting relatives in
Fulton this week.
A large gathering of young and
old folks assembled at Prairie View
church Friday night to witness
the annual Christmas entertain
ment. AS a substitute for a tree
two ladders were joined together
at the top in the shape of the letter
A. Santa's residence was on the top
where the ladders joined. The struc-
ture showed that the builder knew
something of mechanical art.
Nearly at the top was a brace with
the word welcome.
This structure was neatly decorat-
ed and contained many handsome
presents. Rev. Mr.. Jesse, being
present, addressed the school;
is was well rendered and high
ly appreciated by his hearers, after
which the pupils each repeated a
verse containing the word Jesus.
And ofthe select reading by Miss
Nettie Stevenson and Miss Mamie
Gamble, we could find no criti-
cism to offer. The jolly feature Of
the evening was the appearance Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus who won
the affection of all the little folks.
At intervals the school sang appro-
pirate selections with Mrs. James
Robinson organist.
Early on Christmas eve a large
crowd gathered. The tree was a
large evergreen neatly ornamented;
and well represented with many
useful as well as many ornamental
gifts. The recitations of prose and
poetry by the little ones well
rendered throughout, more espec.
tally on delivery allow us to. con-
graduate Master Hub. Harrison.
Several select pieces were sang
by the school which added interest
to the occasion; Miss Maggie Miller
at the organ.
Yes, and now that is the way il
goes. The young ladies OF Beaver
Dam have agreed upon the follow
ing resolution: They will moi
marry anyone who is not a patron
of home newspapers, for it is not
only a strong evidence of the want
of intelligence, but he would
prove too stingy to support his
family or encourage institutions Of
learning. Hurrah for Beaver Dam.
PUELLA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
MATTERS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
NATIONWIDE, Dec. 2S.-The
concert at the residence of Mr..
George Jaddis this week was a sue
cess.
Miss Della Lazear, of Mexico, is
the guest of relatives in this vicini-
ty.
Prof. Ross Rebman is teaching a
music class of 81 at Bethlehem.
Died, at her home near this
place, Dec. II, Mrs. Susan Jaddis
Her remains were brought te
| Bethlehem a.r1 there laid to res
with appropriate ceremony.
Ruling market prices here are
corn, 50 per barrel; oats, 30 cts
per bushel; hogs, 8 cts. per h.;
cattle and mules dull.
Edgar Baker received a short
time ago, through the mail, an
Irish potato that weighed five lbs,
from a friend in Montana.
J. D.. McSwaine left to-day for
Moberly, where he will work fol
the Wabash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
trustees SAFE.

Uboroa W q Whito.sda >.a
Wh;fas;da IN the u e. M1zx
Nv 1874. made and erssmtsI .y O.
daed Of trnat. which IL recordeS
sns hook v. for deeds 81 t.r 49,
morfoaces. ii the Recorder,s ~
Audrsin county. Mo-. therei,v cc-1l
inv. 10 the undersigned trustee s1i N
Is terestin and TO the FOLLOWING $780,
"A Iands IN said d to..;s
ReUip ID ! nsant on tina north IL
IIbertv street. in Meris,o' NJ \ q
hundred and seventy.fonr feat - 49,
the east side of section 28. 81. a ~
thence east 60 feet: thence north
hundred and forty feet; thence 49,
feet. mor or less: thence sonfh "
hec}nninc. Also begin NJ fhec ecsxA
sectiou 81. township 81, rance o
thence north $50 feet: thence 49,
feet; thence south 527 feet 10 MORT: sS
DanyilIe road. thence eouth IA
ersss asst ~ : no;nt "a 7. S.st --s0o
no.th < aarroaa vosf ~ ea,di
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Hrs Al, nart ~ 1870 ene -
snnna "a W. Roh;nsau OF isn4
9nxsy. ao,araa a. ,enosSns ~ eimo1
~ 49, :oI - $500. ~ 49, ~ oook
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uIsin svtnsy cs ~. a.. - psrtS3
sne n Sss9n - tha Ia. ~ -
section Is, township 81. range o, W.
lying north OF Salt River creek. An
begin NJ the northeast corner OF IT,
mentioned z-ecre tract; tnence south y
= lands o. q Louisiana and Missoul|
River kaiiroad Oo.; tnence weet n
bank Of salt Elyer creek; thence alsnl
the bank OF SAT- hiveI 70 she mort
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Married.

MI. Charles HI. Crockett and
Miss Matte Lee Freeman were
married Tuesday evening at 7:30
o'clock by Elder Samuel Magee, OF
Martinsburg, at the residence OF
the brides father, R. T. Freeman.
The affair was grand and brilliant
throughout and great social event
of the season in that community.
After the ceremony a sumptuous
banquet was served to all present.
The attendants were Mr.. J. Frank
Crockett and Miss Cora E. Farrah,
Mr. Charles S. Harrison and Miss
Vannie B. Eller. The presents
were numerous and handsome. The
happy couple left for their future
home, near Beaver Dam church,
Wednesday morning, where a
pleasant reception was held the
same evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
L1llis +. Smith.

A Washington Territory paper,
speaking ofa fine lot Of cattle and
horses, bought by L. r. Smith,
formerly of Audrain says;
"The cattle are about the finest
and largest lot ever brought into
the country. Mr.. Smith also
brought a handsome two-year-old
Clydesdale stallion. The animal
Is direct from England, having
landed in New York City septem.
Der 10th, last. After its long pas
sage it now weighs, with very or
binary flesh, 1,720 pounds. The
stock cost Mr.. Smith, landed at
Endicott, about 81 600. The stock
ls now on the large farm of Mr..
smith, near Endicott.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
A Word With Judge Norton.

AtN
If Judge Elijah Ii, Norton, chief
justice of the Supreme Court of
Missouri, for whom we have the
highest respect, win kindly give US
his attention for a few minutes we
will ask him a few friendly, civil,
straightforward questions. These
questions are not asked in Il spirit
of idle curiosity, but to gain infor-
nation on a most important subject,
one which interests not only Judge
Norton himself but the people as
well. That it does interest the
people deeply may be inferred by
the extracts we print from newspa-
pers throughout the State.
First, Judge Norton, are you q
candidate for governor? True,
your friends have so announced and
many of them while booming your
candidacy r vigorously pulling
down your rivals. But there is no
authoritative utterance from your,
self on this subject. Second, il
you are a candidate and you are
elected governor, will you serve
out your time? Here is quite an
important point. The people O.
Missouri, we believe, do not care te
elect any man governor who intends
resigning his Office to another. A
plain, unequivocsl answer to this
question would make you man,
friends, dear judge.
Third, or do you desire the ofic'
of governor simply as a stepping
stone to a higher one? We hav'
heard it intimated that such is you
desire. While we have repeatedly
| denied these statements they con
| tinue to be circulated and man,
people believe them. They say
and rightfully, that no man VIII
desires to use the prestige AM
patronage of one Office to secur
another, should be elected COVER
nor.
These are plain questions ant
require plain answers. If yo
decline to answer, as of course yo
have a perfect right to do, we, wit
Thousands of ~othef~Democrat
throughout Missouri, will take
for granted that the charges ar
true-that you will not serve you
term out and that you merely wisl
the position of governor to help yo'
higher. And we will govern our
selves accordingly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

PROFESSORS j. P. Gass, Peters,
Dawson and Misses Bridges and
Shea are attending a meeting ofthe
State Teachers Association at Mo
berly. They viii make an effort
to bring the next meeting to Mex
leo, which deservedly has the rep
utation of being the most hospita-
BILE city in the State. The teachers
will be welcome and we trust they
will come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
NO QUORUM.
Two Attempts to get the Council
Together Prove Unsuc-
cessful.

The adjourned meeting of the
City Council, which was to have
taken place last night was not held
on account of the absence of four of
the members, there not being a
quorum present. Turner could
not be there on account of a pre-
vious business engagement, johnson
was not in good health, Steele was
in Chicago and professional duties
prevented Walkers attendance.
Messrs. Clark, Bunton and Hisey
waited until 7:30 before they left
the building. The blustery cold
weather Notwithstanding, there was
a good attendance of outsiders who
wanted to see what disposition
would be made of the local option
petition.
Mayor Hisey caused a notice te
be served ON the members of the
Council this morning, requesting
them to be present at a meeting te
be held at | o'clock this afternoon,
The hour arrived but only two
Councilmen came with it. A thiro
arrived a few moments later, but
when the Mayor raped the house
to order at 100 there was not {
quorum present and afcours moth.
ing was done. Johnson, Clark ane
Walker were the members in at
tendance this afternoon. The usu
al crowd of those interested in the
local option question ere present
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Christmas Dinner.

Mr.. T. H. Jones at his elegant
residence 5 miles east of this place,
entertained a number of his friends
December 9th, and, although his
cook was his brother Joe, every
thing that heart could wish was
placed before his guests. Nothing
was left undone to make everybody
present enjoy themselves. A bet
ter dinner no one ever enjoyed.
After enjoying the friendship and
luxuries of life all separated, hop
ing Tom might live long and pros
per, and that we may meet at the
end of another year to enjoy a re-
turn Of the pleasantness of Tuesday.
Those present were Johnnie Fields,
Sam Locke, Charlie Rodgers, Sam
Northern, Thos. Northern, Chas.
Householder, Mr.. Cunningham
James Johnson, r. w. Edmonston,
Robt. Buckner. JIM.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
AdminIstrator,s Notice.

I have this day taken charge Of -
estate Of Amanda Dyer. deceased, ff
the purpose of administering the ssaok'
All persons having claims agalbcl
said estate are required to exhibit theR
for allowance to the administrator WITH
in one year after the date or they map
be precluded. from any benefit Of sueh
estate, and If such claims be not exhib-
tied within two years from this d815i
they will be forever barred.
This 22d day of Nov, 1887.
50 At. WARREN B. MCINTYRE !
Pub. Ad. Audrain Co., NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
DANGEROUSLY 11.L,
Gov. Marmadake Down With
Pneumonia,

JEFFERSON clrs, Me-. Dec, a.,
Gov, Marmaduke vas taken sick
on yesterday morning, To-day he
is much worse, His attending
physician, A. c. Dawson, pro-
nounees his disease TO be pneu-
monia. DR., Young, saperintend-
ent of the Nevada Asylum, has
been summoned by telegraph,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

1T isa glorious thing for a town
to have a general superintendent to
look after and control all commit
tees appointed by churches, society
and public meetings, and see that
they do the proper thing at the
proper time. OF course the men,
hers of the committees don't know
anything and must be managed by
some wise and competent person.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

G. R. JONES, of this county, one
of our most fourishing farmers,
has been raising some rye. He
now has on hand about 500 bushels.
He says it is a paying crop and
does not injure the soil, but inn
proves it. He thinks more small
grain should be raised in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

EvERY-nAember of the railroad
committee should be the meet
ing Friday. Prompt and efhc1en,
work is all that is necessary to Sc
cure the success of any undertak.
ing. It viii even build railroads
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

The railroad meeting Friday
was a success in every sense of the
word. A good crowd was in at
tendance and all weree enthusiastic.
The right kind of men have hold of
the matter and the road, we think,
is a certainty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

THE friends of s. f. Kendall are
talking of him as a candidate for
Judge from the Eastern district.
Ed. is a thorough Democrat, has
every interest ofthe county atheart
and would make a good public
officer in any capacity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

The railroad meeting Friday
was not all wind. A good sub
stantial start was made and we
think the right men are taking hold
of the matter as the LEDGER pre-
dicted yesterday. A fair PROPOSE
ton was made. 1t vas accepted.
Mexico will get the railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Order OF Publication.
STATE CT MISSOURI
EdIrNrsY or AMMAN

l. LIE tE 1851 M HrE@f
COUNTY OF AUDRAfN.
In the Circuit Court, Jan. term, lisa
Sarah Zerelda Adams, Plaintiff,
VS..
John Quincy Adams, Defendant.
Now, on this day comes the plaintiff
and files her petition and afidayit.stat
ing among other things, that said a.
PENDANT is a nonresident of the Stato
of Missouri, and, 1t appearing to tA6
satisfaction of the clerk of the court
in vacation, that service cannot beyhs1
In the ordinary way, it is hereby order
ed by the clerk that ~publication ~
made, notifying said defendant that
| suit has been commenced against hin
in the Circuit Court of Audrain county,
Missouri, the object and general natufS
| of which 10 a suit to obtain a divofnc.
and, unless you, the said DEF
John Quincy Adams, be and G
tile next term OF sxfI ,ccrrt, to be CSSu<1
and holden at the court house in fho
city of Mexico, Audrain county, Mis-
souri,, on the
4th Monday in JAM, 1883,
and on or before the 9th day Thereof
ton, judgment will be rendered -;
cording to the prayer of said petition.
Il is further ordered that . cop33
hereof be published IN the MexiGo.
Weekly LEDGER, q newspaper pubiish1
In said county of Audrain, for fb1r
weeks successfully, the last insertion q
be at least four weeks before the cosk
mencement Of the next term ofs11
court.
(......l Witness my hand with se1|S
SEAL lof Office affixed in Mexico. AM
l...... drain County, Mo-, this tkk6
30th day of November 1857 q
BEN o. JOHNSON, CAefk IN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

SOME political graves are being
dug around Mexico in spite of the
ground being frosen hard. Not a
sound is heard-not a funeral note,
as silently public opinion plants
them deep, deep.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

LUMBER FOR SALE have some
good oak lumber for sale, ten miles
north of Mexico on Salt River.
Price from s1.25 a hundred, down.
Bat j. L. WEMMER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

A VEIN of natural gas has been
struck in Chicago. We knew that
it was only a question oftime when
the gas would come out of the
ground there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

THE cold blizzard-like wind is
ruthlessly whistling through the
whiskers of some of Mexico's ''lead-
ing politicians They will APP
preciate it in the spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

WE are sorry the good old time
honored custom of keeping open
house is not to be observed in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

New life appears to have been
infused into the society folk of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

Gloves, handkerchief, ruchings.
pocket books, ETC., latest styles for
Christmas. Children's and ladies'
leggings ct Mrs. e. A. Shoctman,s,
Jan. 1st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

NEVER before in the history of
Mexico has Christmas been so thor
oughly appreciated and enjoyed as
this season..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

WE were particularly delighted
Friday with one feature of the
Christian Church treat. Each
child in the Sunday School was
treated impartially. One little
girl did not get diamonds while
another got a sack of popcorn.
Christmas is no time to make the
poor feel their poverty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

WE never could see how villain
Gus fire crackers and worse whisky
come to cut such a figure in cele-
brating Christmas.